croissant red angus - 2015 production sale

SALE DAY PHONES:Larry ........................970-590-4981Kevin ........................970-222-6094Sallie ........................970-371-0214Greg Comstock ........804-647-0127Harold Bertz .............816-661-2289Kelly Sorensen .........435-823-0829

SALE DAY SCHEDULE:Cattle Viewing .............9 am – 1 pmCoffee & Sweets ........9 am – 11 amLunch ........................11 am – 1 pmSALE.....................1 pmLoadout after sale ............. 3 pm on

Welcome ...to our annual production sale. We have been breeding Red Angus seedstock for over 30 years. Our goal has always been low birth weight, easy-calving, highly maternal cows. We manage our cattle as a herd in a range environment with a “no excuses” rule.

Jean, Larry, Alisa, Sallie and Kevin

See videos of bulls at croissantredangus.com

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We would like to welcome you to the Croissant Red Angus annual production sale. This year we have an excellent set of bulls in the sale. The genetics that are presented here are a culmination of over 30 years of balanced-trait selection with profi tability in mind.

Last year we were looking at record prices, who knew that it was going to be-come a phenomenal year. Once again we are offering cattle that will be profi table throughout the production chain, on the ranch and beyond.

This year we will broadcast on DV Auctions, so take time to look at the procedures for viewing on page 3. Another addition to the EPD profi les this year is two new Red Angus indices, HerdBuilder and GridMaster. Take a look at page 24 for an explanation, or contact us and we will be happy to talk with you about them.

You may notice some bulls in the sale this year that have a different prefi x. We are excited to work with the Sorensen family from Sorensen Land & Cattle, Altamont, Utah, this year. They understand the Croissant Red Angus philosophy and we look forward to working with them for years to come. These bulls will be represented honestly and come with the same Croissant Red Angus guarantee.

As always, we are very honored to work with the great cattlemen and women of our industry. We take our part in providing genetics that will work throughout the beef supply chain very seriously. If you have questions about anything we are always here to help.

Please enjoy the coffee and donuts in the morning. After lunch we will begin the sale at 1 p.m. MDT.

Thank you for the trust and confi dence in our program. We look forward to being your partner in the beef industry.

Sincerely,

The Croissant Red Angus Family

Larry, Jean, Kevin and Sallie

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SALE TERMS:• Animals are unconditionally guaranteed to be sound and to be breeders

for the fi rst breeding season. Bulls are guaranteed to have libido and heifers are guaranteed to cycle. We do not guarantee against injury or illness.

• Each animal will be at the buyer’s risk as soon as sold, but will be cared for by the seller for a reasonable time after the sale. Animals need to be picked up by April 15th.

• The bulls and heifers will have passed a Breeding Soundness exam before sale day.

• Free delivery of bulls for the fi rst 250 miles. After 250 miles delivery will be charged at cost. Deliveries will be scheduled as soon after the sale as possible. We do not offer delivery on heifers but will work with the buyer to arrange delivery if needed.

• A $50 credit will be given to purchasers who pick up their bulls by April 15th.

• A $50 credit will be given to purchasers of multiple bulls.• We will be retaining a 1/3 interest in bulls we designate or wish to

collect and use in our herd. They will be noted in this catalog. Semen collection is at buyer’s convenience. Buyer has full possession & full salvage value.

• Registration papers will be transferred to the buyer which provides eligibility for the RAAA FCCP.

• Announcements from sale block take precedence over printed catalog.

SALE PROCEDURES:• Animals are always available for inspection at the ranch.• Bulls & heifers will be penned in small groups on sale day.• Each animal will sell in catalog order in a video setting, rather than

through a sale ring.• Bids will be accepted: - Live at the auction. - On one of the sale day phones. - On the Internet at DVAuction.com with no buyer’s fee. - Call Larry or Kevin for help and to leave sight unseen bids. - All bids will be handled in strict confi dence and be treated as if you

were present.• Absentee bidders please register before sale day!• Internet viewing and bidding at DVAuction.com


SALE DAY PHONE NUMBERS:(970) 590-4981 • (970) 222-6094

(970) 301-3998 • (970) 371-0214

(804) 647-0127 • (816) 661-2289 • (435) 823-0829

Can’t make the sale?We are pleased to bring you real-time Internet bidding and a live broadcast of this sale through DV Auction. To watch or bid online, simply complete the following steps:

1) Visit the DVAuction web site at www.dvauction.com

2) Click on the “Register” tab

3) Enter a user name, password and your contact information.

4) Click on “Apply for Bidding.”- Select the sale from the list of other auctions and click “Apply”.- Complete the process by fi lling out the Banking & Lending information re-

quested.- Be sure to include a personal contact at your bank, we will contact them in

order to get a credit reference.- If you would prefer to be approved using your credit card, call (402) 316-5460.- Please be sure to apply for bidding at least a day in advance of the sale-every

effort will be made to process your application in a timely manner.

DVAuction will contact you once you have been approved to bid. We do not provide buyer numbers until you have purchased a lot in the sale, and that number is only usable for that auction. After the sale contact the sale owner or manager to make ar-rangements for payment and delivery of your online purchases.

Please Note: High speed Internet access (DSL, T-1, or Broadband) is required to be able to bid successfully during the sale. If you have any questions, please contact DVAuction at (402) 316-5460 or (402) 474-5557 or email [email protected].

Proxy Bidding: If you can’t access a computer during the sale, you can now place a “proxy bid” through DV Auction. Simply follow the instructions listed above, and as the sale date nears there will be a “Proxy Bidding” link under the sale listing on the main page of DV Auction. You can then place the maximum amount that you’d like to bid, and our system will represent your bid just as if you were there.


CROISSANT RED ANGUS CATTLE ...• Excel in calving ease, carcass and maternal traits• Are developed and conditioned to survive the breeding season• Large contemporary groups• Cow herd is selected and managed to produce under range conditions

RED ANGUS YEARLING BULLS

Croissant Red Angus Yearling Bull EPD Averages:

Red Angus Breed EPD Averages:

Lot 1

HB GM CED BW WW YW MILK ME HPG CEM STAY MARB YG CW REA 109 50 5 -1.3 57 89 20 1 10 4 10 0.45 0.02 21 0.12

HB GM CED BW WW YW MILK ME HPG CEM STAY MARB YG CW REA148 51 9 -3.2 59 90 20 4 9 2 15 0.45 0.03 19 0.20

CALVING EASE: It’ll be nearly halfway through the sale before another calf this young shows up on the sale order – but 166B is all bull despite his youth. His 14.5 REA scan was the third largest in the entire offering – even though he was too young for RAAA to ratio. With 10 traits in the top 15% – including a best 3% Calving Ease to 109 YW EPD spread - 166B has earned the pole position in our 2015 bull offering.Retaining a 1/3 semen interest.

LJC MERLIN PRIDE 166B 1MPPA: AOD:

LJC MERLIN 937Z

LJC ACACIA 166

LJC MERLIN T179 TR CARRIE WT937 5L ALLIANCE 2526-246V LJC PANSY 620

Bull #1686920 7-Apr-14 1A 100%

RatioBW205 Adj365 AdjPWG%IMFREAFatFrame

88 108 781 111 1331 112 3.43 113 3.99 14.5 0.35 5.8

****

103.4 3 HB GM CED BW WW YW MILK ME HPG CEM STAY MARB YG CW REA 158 53 12 -3.8 60 109 25 3 15 2 14 0.87 0.04 30 0.49 9% 6% 3% 13% 38% 12% 14% 61% 3% 82% 15% 4% 53% 21% 5%


CALVING EASE: Merlin sons always fi nd their way to the top - wherever he’s used. True to his sire, 953B delivers best 8% Calving Ease with triple digit growth, top 1% Stayability with best 7% Yield Grade and top 3% REA EPDs. Each of his dam’s prior calves were selected to be in the seedstock program – no surprise with her 108 WW, 102 YW & 103 REA average progeny ratios.

LJC MERLIN 953B 2MPPA: AOD:

LJC MERLIN T179

LJC CASSANDRA 953

LJC MISSION STATEMENT P27 BUF CRK REDPRIDE N179 BUF CRK CARUSO P228 LJC TIFFANY 537

Bull #1686853 9-Mar-14 2 99.9%


87 101 759 108 1225 103 2.97 98 3.08 76 13.4 100 0.36 95 5.9

*****

105.6 5 HB GM CED BW WW YW MILK ME HPG CEM STAY MARB YG CW REA 165 50 10 -2.2 67 100 21 5 10 -1 18 0.27 -0.10 26 0.55 7% 55% 8% 32% 17% 25% 44% 77% 63% 97% 1% 84% 7% 32% 3%

CALVING EASE: Top 2% CED Heifer bull by “Nexus” born unassisted from a 2-yr-old Merlin dam – yet this lightest 10% birth weight bull delivers 102 YW EPD on the strength of his positive ratios for weaning, yearling and ADG. Fertility and productive lifespan drive profi tability for cow/calf operations – so plan on keeping all of 237B’s daugh-ters based on his top 1% Stayability EPD. Retaining a 1/3 semen interest.

LJC NEXUS 237B 3MPPA: AOD:

BECKTON NEBULA X038 N4

LJC CRYSTAL MARBLE 237

BECKTON NEBULA U206 V3 BKT PINE MARIE U621 NB LJC MERLIN T179 LJC TANSY 837

Bull #1686946 26-Feb-14 1A 100%


79 107 699 104 1189 103 3.05 101 4.09 105 12.4 98 0.30 90 5.4

*****

101.6 2 HB GM CED BW WW YW MILK ME HPG CEM STAY MARB YG CW REA 191 51 13 -4.1 68 102 15 2 7 4 19 0.29 -0.08 24 0.31 2% 28% 2% 10% 16% 22% 88% 58% 92% 56% 1% 81% 10% 38% 16%

Lot 3


Lot 4

CALVING EASE: Cattle known for Gain & Grade top feeder calf sales, and 914B will go a long ways towards building that reputation with his 105 ADG ratio and 140 IMF ratio! If you like them deep-ribbed, soft-fl anked, and wide sprung – own this top 2% HerdBuilder/Top 1% STAY – and let him build you a cow herd of moderate, easy keeping, long-lasting females. Retaining a 1/3 semen interest.



LJC GINA 914

BECKTON NEBULA U206 V3 BKT PINE MARIE U621 NB BECKTON LANCER S281 T7 MESSMER GINNIE 354R

Bull #1686841 14-Mar-14 1A 100%


82 98 702 100 1212 102 3.19 105 5.66 140 13.4 100 0.45 118 4.9

*****


CALVING EASE: We’re sure his ears are long enough to know when a heifer is in heat. And, his best 8% Calving Ease to top 7% YW EPD spread make him a heifer bull deluxe. Add his top 4% Marbling & top 19% REA and his calves will have bred in carcass merit in addition to extra pay weight. Retaining a 1/3 semen interest.


LJC MERLIN T179

LJC MISS MONTANA 028

LJC MISSION STATEMENT P27 BUF CRK REDPRIDE N179 BECKTON NEBULA M045 5L MONTANA X240-758

Bull #1686869 1-Mar-14 1A 100%


79 95 717 102 1210 102 3.08 101 5.02 124 13.8 103 0.50 131 5.2

****



Lot 5

CALVING EASE: His 2-yr-old Merlin dam has already earned a 108 MPPA, and exemplifi es why we can’t get enough Merlin daughters. If you sell your calves by the pound you’ll appreciate 235B’s top 2% WW EPD, but the feeder who buys your calves will appreciate his breed leading .26 ADG EPD (approx top 15%) as well as his 127 % IMF ratio.



LJC MERLIN CHARITY 235

BECKTON NEBULA U206 V3 BKT PINE MARIE U621 NB LJC MERLIN T179 LJC CHARITY 329

Bull #1686944 27-Feb-14 1B 99.9%


78 103 811 120 1291 112 3.05 101 4.97 127 12.0 95 0.39 114 5.5

***


CALVING EASE: Another top 2% CED Heifer Bull candidate who started off with a modest 86 BW ratio, before exploding to 106 Weaning and 106 ADG ratios. But, 658B’s daughters will probably be his longest lasting contribution with top 2% Stayability, top 7% Heifer Preg Rate & best 15% daughters’ fi rst calf calving ease.


LJC MERLIN 937Z

LJC CAMELIA 658

LJC MERLIN T179 TR CARRIE WT937 BECKTON CHAMP M300 R1 LJC LOGAN FREIDA 136

Bull #1686803 9-Mar-14 1B 98.4%


74 86 749 106 1255 105 3.22 106 3.42 85 15.1 113 0.33 87 5.4

*****



Lot 9

CALVING EASE: If you like them moderate, deep, and thick with big testicles, you’ll want 205B. A heifer bull – but much more, achieving 108 ADG and 113 %IMF ratios. His sire, Merlin, contributes top 6% REA combined with his maternal grand-sire, Affi rmed, who adds top 2% Marbling. Retaining a 1/3 semen interest.


LJC MERLIN T179

LJC ASHLEY 205

LJC MISSION STATEMENT P27 BUF CRK REDPRIDE N179 BROWN AFFIRMED W7691 LJC CIRRUS 758

Bull #1686926 28-Feb-14 1A 100%


62 86 649 96 1173 101 3.27 108 4.42 113 12.7 100 0.34 99 4.7

*****


CALVING EASE: We believe having such a signifi cant number of fi rst calf heifers wean calves that earned a low number in the sale order is indicative of our herd’s genetic progress. We don’t shy away from using a bull out of one of these 2-yr-olds - like lot 8’s 102 MPPA dam – after all they are our cutting edge maternal genetics. Retaining a 1/3 semen interest.


LJC MERLIN 937Z

LJC ALFIE 201

LJC MERLIN T179 TR CARRIE WT937 BROWN AFFIRMED W7691 LJC POLLY 615

Bull #1686924 19-Feb-14 1A 100%


72 98 707 105 1184 102 2.97 98 4.30 110 13.0 103 0.31 93 4.6

*****



Lot 10

CALVING EASE: Powerful Merlin son out of a 2-yr-old Nexus daughter who weaned 248B at a 119 WW ratio. Talk about turning generations, his 104.4 MPPA grand dam - Mattie 057 - was just a 4-yr-old when Lot 11 was weaned last fall. Mattie also raised LOT 15. Retaining a 1/3 semen interest.


LJC MERLIN T179

LJC NEXUS MATTIE 248

LJC MISSION STATEMENT P27 BUF CRK REDPRIDE N179 BECKTON NEBULA X038 N4 LJC LADY MATTIE 057

Bull #1686954 27-Feb-14 1A 100%


94 124 799 119 1297 112 3.11 103 3.74 96 13.1 103 0.28 82 5.5

**


CALVING EASE: Like anyone else, we like the paycheck that comes with extra growth – but we refuse to write the check that comes along with increased cow size; therein lies the unique value of Lot 10 - Top 3% growth packed in a mid-5 frame. He’s all there and looks like a seedstock herd bull.



LJC MERLIN CROCUS 236

BECKTON NEBULA U206 V3 BKT PINE MARIE U621 NB LJC MERLIN T179 LJC LANCER CROCUS 512

Bull #1686945 23-Feb-14 1A 100%


93 124 699 104 1266 109 3.54 117 3.04 78 13.0 103 0.26 77 5.7

**

101.6 2 HB GM CED BW WW YW MILK ME HPG CEM STAY MARB YG CW REA 139 49 5 0.2 81 123 12 7 8 -3 17 0.17 -0.06 43 0.41 21% 68% 37% 78% 2% 3% 95% 90% 89% 99% 2% 94% 15% 3% 8%


Lot 12

CALVING EASE: 758B’s Top 1% GridMaster index is supported by his 111 ADG ratio and 150% IMF ratio - the highest marbling scan in the sale – no surprise his 1.12 Marbling EPD easily surpasses the top 1% of the breed. His dam has amazing average progeny ratios of: 116 WW, 112 YW and 135 %IMF. Retaining a 1/3 semen interest.

LJC AFFIRMED 758B 1313MPPA: AOD:

BROWN AFFIRMED W7691

5L MONTANA X240-758

BROWN-CBAR AFFIRMED P7081 BROWN MS L806 T7655 5L SIGNATURE 5615 XXX MONTANA 240 MB

Bull #1686836 4-Mar-14 1A 100%


84 100 788 112 1329 112 3.38 111 6.07 150 12.5 93 0.46 120 5.8

***

112.3 6 HB GM CED BW WW YW MILK ME HPG CEM STAY MARB YG CW REA 126 56 6 -2.4 69 105 27 2 15 3 10 1.12 0.07 29 -0.01 33% 1% 29% 29% 14% 17% 7% 59% 3% 70% 66% 1% 67% 24% 72%

CALVING EASE: 920B ranks in the Top 25% for 7 traits in support of his top 21% HerdBuilder. There’s value in a growth curve that starts out 4% lighter at birth, but weans 8% heavier and gains 8% faster than his contemporaries. If you retain replacements, you’ll fi nd even more value in his top 10% STAY, top 18% HPG, and 105.8 MPPA dam. Retaining a 1/3 semen interest.

LJC LEGACY 920B 1212MPPA: AOD:

LJC LEGACY 467W

LJC MISSY 920

BROWN LONESTAR S7279 LJC BOWIE 467 LJC MISSION STATEMENT P27 LJC CHERISE 505

Bull #1686844 3-Mar-14 1A 100%


81 96 761 108 1284 108 3.27 108 3.14 78 12.8 96 0.28 74 5.8

***



Lot 15

CALVING EASE: 057B offers powerful phenotype and well balanced genotype. He is above average at growth, carcass and cow herd building trait – no wonder he earns top ranks for both HerdBuilder and GridMaster Indices. Retaining a 1/3 semen interest.



LJC LADY MATTIE 057

BECKTON NEBULA U206 V3 BKT PINE MARIE U621 NB 5L LEGEND DESIGN 2415-7057 5L MATTIE 1844-918

Bull #1686888 24-Mar-14 1A 100%


81 98 777 110 1292 109 3.22 106 3.33 82 13.3 100 0.40 104 5.6

****

104.4 4 HB GM CED BW WW YW MILK ME HPG CEM STAY MARB YG CW REA 139 52 7 -3.8 57 96 22 -3 10 2 13 0.58 0.00 22 0.19 21% 22% 22% 13% 52% 34% 38% 20% 59% 82% 22% 22% 35% 46% 32%

CALVING EASE: 939B is a bull that should increase pay weight whether you sell calves, yearlings or own them all the way to the carcass – he ranks in the Top 8% for WW, 11% for YW and 15% for carcass weight – and he’ll add more muscle in the process with his top 21% REA EPD ratio. Perhaps more importantly, he’ll add those pounds & red meat while remaining below average birth weight and moderate framed. Retaining a 1/3 semen interest.



LJC PACKER WILLIE 939

BECKTON NEBULA U206 V3 BKT PINE MARIE U621 NB MESSMER PACKER S008 MESSMER WILLIE S041

Bull #1686849 25-Mar-14 1A 100%


96 114 743 105 1245 105 3.14 103 4.33 107 12.7 95 0.38 99 5.1

**



Lot 17

CALVING EASE: 554B bends the growth curve combining best 8% Calving Ease to top 12% year-ling weight – and comes in a moderate frame with a big loin. His dam will turn 10 this spring and has average progeny ratios of: 107 WW, 106 YW & 111 REA. Retaining a 1/3 semen interest.



LJC ANNABELLE 554

BECKTON NEBULA U206 V3 BKT PINE MARIE U621 NB LCC ABOVE &BEYOND 1300J LJC CRYSTAL 327

Bull #1686791 10-Mar-14 1A 100%


95 113 747 106 1241 104 3.08 101 2.65 66 14.3 107 0.24 64 5.5

***


CALVING EASE: This bull is a twin, which is why he has no performance or carcass ratios. But he was too good not to offer with top 25% Calving Ease, Weaning Weight, Yield Grade and top 7% Stay earning 405B a top 18% HerdBuilder index.



LJC COMMANCHE 405

BECKTON NEBULA U206 V3 BKT PINE MARIE U621 NB BFCK CHEROKEE CNYN 4912 LJC LOBO 617 017

Bull #1686770 24-Feb-14 1B 99.9%


68 749 1217 2.97 3.78 13.3 0.46 4.797.1 10

HB GM CED BW WW YW MILK ME HPG CEM STAY MARB YG CW REA 143 51 7 -2.9 65 94 12 2 9 -2 16 0.29 -0.02 21 0.17 18% 34% 22% 22% 23% 38% 95% 55% 76% 99% 7% 81% 26% 48% 36%


Lot 19

CALVING EASE: An LJC Lancer 806 sired heifer bull. Breed leading for Calving Ease, Birth Weight, and Marbling.

LJC LANCER 707B 1919MPPA: AOD:

LJC LANCER 806

LJC CAVALIER 707

BECKTON LANCER T A664 LJC HB LIZZIE 606 BROWN CHEROKEE N7426 LJC CHEVELLE 562

Bull #1686809 2-Mar-14 1A 100%


74 88 732 104 1151 97 2.62 86 3.49 86 12.1 91 0.26 68 5.3

*****


CALVING EASE: What better bull to lead off a run of heifer bulls than 225B with his best 1% Calv-ing Ease, Top 1% Stayability, and Top 1% HerdBuilder. Here’s a “sleep all night” heifer bull that looks as good as his numbers. Retaining a 1/3 semen interest.



LJC LANCER TORI 225

BECKTON NEBULA U206 V3 BKT PINE MARIE U621 NB LJC LANCER 806 LJC TORI 737

Bull #1686938 27-Feb-14 1A 100%


69 95 680 101 1135 98 2.84 94 2.70 69 13.1 103 0.22 66 4.7

*****



CALVING EASE: Best 1% CED Heifer bull. His calves might hold rainwater on their backs – check REA EPD and big REA scan.

LJC RIGHT KIND 238B 2121MPPA: AOD:

LOOSLI RIGHT KIND 205

LJC MIRANDA 238

BUF CRK THE RIGHT KIND U199 MISS LL PACKER 005 LJC MERLIN T179 LJC NEBULA ROYALE 852

Bull #1686947 15-Feb-14 1A 100%


56 78 641 95 1174 101 3.32 110 3.45 88 13.7 108 0.43 126 4.3

*****


CALVING EASE: Best 3% CED Heifer bull with an EPD profi le that predicts added fertility, longevity, big loins and more profi t.



LJC COLLETTE 145

BUF CRK THE RIGHT KIND U199 MISS LL PACKER 005 TR COLT 45 UT806 LJC MISS EXCALIBER 637

Bull #1686911 10-Mar-14 1B 98.5%


82 99 681 97 1161 98 3.05 100 3.88 96 13.9 104 0.49 129 5.1

*****


CALVING EASE: Heifer bull with bred in fertility and quality grade – check his marbling EPD and IMF ratio.


LJC LANCER 806

LJC CORINA 710

BECKTON LANCER T A664 LJC HB LIZZIE 606 BROWN CHEROKEE N7426 LJC TRUMP BAMBI 809

Bull #1686810 8-Mar-14 1A 100%


84 100 677 96 1183 99 3.16 104 4.53 112 12.9 97 0.49 129 5.8

*****



Lot 24

CALVING EASE: Another best 3% CED Heifer bull with extra depth of rib and a balanced genotype that earned a top 11% HerdBuilder index. Retaining a 1/3 semen interest.



LJC MERRY 016

BUF CRK THE RIGHT KIND U199 MISS LL PACKER 005 LJC MERLIN T179 LJC HAPPY 864

Bull #1686866 29-Mar-14 1A 100%


78 94 731 104 1185 100 2.84 93 4.54 112 13.5 101 0.52 137 4.7

*****


CALVING EASE: Put an end to Yield Grade 4s with this best 3% CED Heifer bull that ranks in the best 1% for Yield grade, but promises even more carcass premiums with his 118% IMF scans.


LJC MERLIN T179

LJC CORSICA 033

LJC MISSION STATEMENT P27 BUF CRK REDPRIDE N179 BUF CRK CARUSO P228 LJC CAVALIER 707

Bull #1686873 7-Mar-14 1A 100%


84 101 707 100 1213 102 3.16 104 4.77 118 14.1 105 0.40 105 5.1

*****



Lot 26

CALVING EASE: Big gaining son of “Right Kind” that started off 9% lighter than average at birth but gained ground every day before fi nishing with an impressive 109 ADG ratio.

1SLC RED CAP 014 2626MPPA: AOD:


MAJOR LADY 923C

BUF CRK THE RIGHT KIND U199 MISS LL PACKER 005 RDD CHEROKEE CANYON 010R MISS MAJOR L 606

Bull #1684763 15-Feb-14 1A 100%


77 91 679 98 1186 103 3.17 109 4.25 101 13.0 101 0.59 152 4.6

***


CALVING EASE: This best 12% calving ease bull was born 7% lighter but weaned 5% heavier.


LJC MERLIN T179

LJC VANNA 047

LJC MISSION STATEMENT P27 BUF CRK REDPRIDE N179 BUF CRK VALENTINE T146 LJC CHARMAINE 660

Bull #1686882 8-Mar-14 1B 99.9%


79 93 738 105 1196 100 2.92 96 3.88 96 14.3 107 0.38 100 5.6

****



Lot 28

CALVING EASE: One look at the business end of 035B and you won’t be surprised with his top 1% REA EPD that goes along with his impressive round. His growth and carcass ratios will rival any bull in the sale, and his dam is as prepotent as any cow in the herd with average progeny ratios of: 117 WW, 110 YW, 110 IMF and 125 REA.



LJC HOWDY PENNY 035

BUF CRK THE RIGHT KIND U199 MISS LL PACKER 005 MCPHEE HOWDY 216 LJC CHEROKEE PENNY 702

Bull #1686875 1-Apr-14 1A 100%


91 109 828 117 1308 110 3 99 4.43 110 16.6 125 0.46 121 5.9

**


CALVING EASE: We like 411 to add pay weight and carcass value - study his top 10% EPDs for weight traits coupled with 113 ratios for both %IMF and REA.

1SLC RED HOT 411 2727MPPA: AOD:

5L FOREVER FIRE 1186-674W

1SLC DANDY MISS W07

5L TURNPIKE 735-7507 5L FIREFLY 954-1186 DKK DANDY DAY 8017 MRR 022R

Bull #1684764 11-Mar-14 1A 100%


90 107 735 106 1301 113 3.54 121 4.75 113 14.5 113 0.34 87 6.1105.6 4

HB GM CED BW WW YW MILK ME HPG CEM STAY MARB YG CW REA 118 52 0 0.2 71 114 22 5 15 4 12 0.66 0.07 38 0.27 43% 23% 86% 76% 9% 8% 34% 83% 2% 56% 38% 13% 67% 7% 20%


CALVING EASE: Top 2% HerdBuilder that is line bred to Red Angus cornerstones, Lancer 442T and Julian B571.



LJC CONTATA 031

BUF CRK THE RIGHT KIND U199 MISS LL PACKER 005 BUF CRK CARUSO P228 LJC LUNA 312

Bull #1686871 9-Mar-14 1B 99.9%


95 112 732 104 1233 104 3.19 105 3.51 87 14.3 107 0.30 79 6.3

**


CALVING EASE: A bull that could get overlooked due to his youth, but competed with strong ratios for WW, YW and ADG.



LJC HILLARY 034

BUF CRK THE RIGHT KIND U199 MISS LL PACKER 005 MCPHEE HOWDY 216 LJC CERI 608

Bull #1686874 7-Apr-14 1B 99.8%


96 113 763 108 1255 105 3.14 103 4.03 12.9 0.38 5.4

*


CALVING EASE: You’ll fi nd impressive individuals throughout the sale order – like Lot 29 – the top gaining bull in the sale. His impressive gain ratio comes as no surprise; his .36 ADG EPD would rank in the top 1% of the breed.

LJC JED 121B 2929MPPA: AOD:

CHOAT JED X13

LJC MERCI 121

MESSMER JED V510 CHOAT LARKABA 813 LJC MERLIN T179 TR CARRIE WT937

Bull #1686900 28-Feb-14 1A 100%


88 108 811 115 1448 122 3.97 131 3.59 89 13.8 103 0.32 84 6.5

**



Lot32

CALVING EASE: Moderate framed, soft fl anked Merlin son that will build value in both cowherds and carcasses – Top 3% STAY combined with top 15% Marbling and Top 10% REA EPDs.


LJC MERLIN T179

LJC NEBULA QUEEN 125

LJC MISSION STATEMENT P27 BUF CRK REDPRIDE N179 BECKTON NEBULA R367 LJC LANTANA 412

Bull #1686901 6-Mar-14 1A 100%


88 108 699 99 1176 99 2.97 98 4.97 123 14.4 107 0.30 78 5.2

***


CALVING EASE: Cattle feeders are all about Gain & Grade - and yours will love you for owning Lot 32 with his 130 ADG and 126 IMF ratios.

LJC JED 052B 3232MPPA: AOD:

CHOAT JED X13

LJC COBALT 052

MESSMER JED V510 CHOAT LARKABA 813 TR COLT 45 UT806 LJC MICA 822

Bull #1686886 9-Mar-14 1A 100%


88 106 682 97 1313 110 3.95 130 5.10 126 13.1 98 0.56 148 5.5

**



CALVING EASE: Best 3% Calving Ease Heifer bull that comes in a little larger framed package. Typical of the Merlins, cow herd traits, birth to yearling spread, and muscling combine for profi tability, as indicated by his top 6% HerdBuilder.


LJC MERLIN T179

LJC BOWIE 467

LJC MISSION STATEMENT P27 BUF CRK REDPRIDE N179 BASIN HOBO 79E LJC LM QUEEN 704

Bull #1686783 2-Mar-14 1A 100%


81 98 733 104 1215 102 3 99 3.36 83 14.4 108 0.35 92 6.3

****


CALVING EASE: Long-hipped, big scrotal son of Pinnacle with plenty of rib shape. Here we are halfway through the sale and we’ve got a Best 2% calving ease bull that’s also top 5% HerdBuilder and top 10% GridMaster.

LJC PINNACLE 170B 3636MPPA: AOD:

KCC PINNACLE 949-109

CPC NELLIE’S ACE 170

HXC CONQUEST 4405P 949 1KCC 5L ALLIANCE 2526-246V CPC NELLIE 754

Bull #1686921 26-Feb-14 1A 100%


84 104 727 103 1182 99 2.84 93 4.61 114 13.5 101 0.31 82 5.2

****


CALVING EASE: Top 10% HerdBuilder son of Merlin that balances calving ease, growth, fertility, longevity and muscling.


LJC MERLIN T179

LJC MONA 135

LJC MISSION STATEMENT P27 BUF CRK REDPRIDE N179 BECKTON NEBULA M045 LJC JANA 433

Bull #1686905 2-Mar-14 1A 100%


81 100 729 103 1232 104 3.14 103 3.13 77 13.5 101 0.32 84 5.8

***



Lot 36

CALVING EASE:



LJC CASSIE 959

HXC CONQUEST 4405P 949 1KCC BUF CRK CARUSO P228 LJC CASEY 308

Bull #1686856 22-Feb-14 1A 100%


65 77 688 98 1142 96 2.84 93 4.17 103 12.6 94 0.47 123 4.7

*****

99.1 5 HB GM CED BW WW YW MILK ME HPG CEM STAY MARB YG CW REA 170 53 15 -6.8 50 67 21 4 8 -3 17 0.45 0.03 0 0.20 5% 7% 1% 1% 75% 87% 41% 75% 89% 99% 3% 46% 48% 95% 30%

CALVING EASE: This best 5% Calving Ease heifer bull was born unassisted to a 2-yr-old and grew to a 118 ADG ratio.



LJC TRINITY 252

HXC CONQUEST 4405P 949 1KCC 5L TRADN DESIGNS 2367-331W LJC MINNIE 07

Bull #1686958 17-Feb-14 1A 100%


80 108 686 102 1258 109 3.57 118 4.06 104 12.8 101 0.42 124 5.3

***



CALVING EASE:


1SLC SAKIC 217

MRR MAJOR 020R

RED SIX MILE SAKIC 832S MISS MARIA 912 LCC MAJOR LEAGUE A502M DFR 009K

Bull #1684751 19-Mar-14 1A 100%


85 100 781 113 1245 108 2.9 99 4.02 96 13.7 107 0.39 101 6.3103.1 9

HB GM CED BW WW YW MILK ME HPG CEM STAY MARB YG CW REA 93 51 -2 0.8 76 103 20 5 7 6 10 0.37 0.05 31 0.00 73% 33% 95% 86% 4% 21% 50% 82% 91% 26% 62% 64% 58% 18% 71%

CALVING EASE: Affi rmed is our “Go To” sire for Marbling with an average progeny IMF ratio of 117. Lot 41 is a big contributor to his sire’s reputation for quality grade, posting a 126 %IMF ratio. While you are studying 608B’s breed leading carcass value EPDs – don’t overlook his equally impressive breed ranks for reproductive traits – HPG & STAY.



LJC CERI 608

BROWN-CBAR AFFIRMED P7081 BROWN MS L806 T7655 BFCK CHEROKEE CNYN 4912 LJC JUNIPER 436

Bull #1686794 13-Mar-14 1B 99.6%


91 106 749 106 1224 103 3.03 100 5.11 126 12.9 97 0.30 78 6.2

*


CALVING EASE:


1SLC SAKIC 217

BIEBER NATIE 135S

RED SIX MILE SAKIC 832S MISS MARIA 912 BASIN TREND SETTER 6074 BIEBER NATIE 9984

Bull #1684753 8-Mar-14 1A 100%


90 106 744 108 1212 105 2.93 100 4.04 96 11.3 88 0.29 75 5.4

**



Lot42

CALVING EASE:



LJC CLOVER 606

BROWN-CBAR AFFIRMED P7081 BROWN MS L806 T7655 BFCK CHEROKEE CNYN 4912 LJC JOKER 320

Bull #1686793 11-Apr-14 1A 100%


90 107 722 104 1137 102 2.59 100 4.66 12.3 0.33 4.8

*

95.3 8 HB GM CED BW WW YW MILK ME HPG CEM STAY MARB YG CW REA 142 51 7 -2.2 61 80 14 -1 12 -6 15 0.51 -0.04 14 0.15 18% 24% 22% 32% 36% 68% 91% 31% 15% 99% 10% 34% 20% 71% 39%

CALVING EASE:



LJC CLARISSA 053

BROWN-CBAR AFFIRMED P7081 BROWN MS L806 T7655 TR COLT 45 UT806 LJC MARISSA 823

Bull #1686887 8-Mar-14 1A 100%


96 115 727 103 1207 101 3 99 4.17 103 13.4 100 0.40 105 5.1104.6 4



THE POWER OF 80KACCURACYEPDs predict an animal’s true genetic merit which can be passed on to offspring. As the amount of data included in an animal’s EPD calcu-lation increases, ranchers can have more confi dence that the

EPD correctly identifi es the animal’s true genetic merit. This is communi-cated to stake holders in the form of “Accuracy”, which is printed in con-junction with each EPD and ranges from 0 to 99.

INCREASED DATA = INCREASED ACCURACY =INCREASED RELIABILTY

The power of 80K is the ability to col-lect additional genetic prediction data before an animal is selected to enter or exit the herd. Thus allowing produc-ers to achieve their genetic goals at a faster rate, as the genetic predictions used in selection decisions are of higher accuracy.

Pedigree +Performance Record

Accuracy = 23

Pedigree +Performance Record +

10 Progeny

Accuracy = 34

Pedigree +Performance Record +

80K Genomics

Accuracy = 34


CALVING EASE:


BAST FAT TONY 101

1SLC MARIA W12

RED NORTHLINE FAT TONY 605U BAST BRAYDEN 333 BUF CRK MARIAS N155 MRR 024T

Bull #1684766 23-Mar-14 1A 100%


82 98 690 100 1070 93 2.38 82 3.61 86 12.9 100 0.30 77 5.1101.6 4

HB GM CED BW WW YW MILK ME HPG CEM STAY MARB YG CW REA 103 49 1 -1.7 47 58 27 3 10 3 12 0.16 0.05 2 -0.06 61% 74% 78% 42% 83% 94% 8% 65% 59% 70% 41% 94% 58% 93% 83%

CALVING EASE:


BAST FAT TONY 101

1SLC PEPPY W14

RED NORTHLINE FAT TONY 605U BAST BRAYDEN 333 1SLC CHATEAU U04 PEPPY TO3

Bull #1684768 24-Mar-14 1A 100%


82 98 687 99 1092 95 2.53 87 3.08 73 13.4 104 0.36 93 5.3

*


CALVING EASE: One of the top IMF bulls in the offering at 132 ratio.

1SLA RED CAP 304 4444MPPA: AOD:

BAST FAT TONY 101

1SLC ROMA V21

RED NORTHLINE FAT TONY 605U BAST BRAYDEN 333 BUF CRK ROMEO R330 MRR 022R

Bull #1684757 2-Mar-14 1A 100%


79 93 662 96 1130 98 2.93 100 5.54 132 13.2 103 0.45 117 4.9

***



CALVING EASE: 326B is the fi rst of three excellent heifer bulls by LJC Merlin 937Z – each come with a superior Stayability EPD and HerdBuilder Index.


LJC MERLIN 937Z

LJC GEMINI 326

LJC MERLIN T179 TR CARRIE WT937 GLACIER MARIAS 548 LJC HOBO 713 910

Bull #1686768 13-Mar-14 1A 100%


78 94 654 93 1188 100 3.32 109 4.96 123 12.1 90 0.51 133 5.2

****


CALVING EASE: Top 1% calving ease Heifer Bull.


LJC MERLIN 937Z

LJC ESTRELLITA 934

LJC MERLIN T179 TR CARRIE WT937 LJC EXCALIBER N26 LJC COLUMBINE 709

Bull #1686847 24-Feb-14 1A 100%


87 104 685 97 1126 95 2.76 91 3.21 79 13.0 97 0.24 63 5.2

****


CALVING EASE:


BAST FAT TONY 101

1SLC POPPY SEED W15

RED NORTHLINE FAT TONY 605U BAST BRAYDEN 333 1SLC CHATEAU U04 POPPY SEED

Bull #1684769 1-Apr-14 1B 99.9%


82 96 684 99 1133 98 2.87 98 5.24 124 12.6 98 0.52 136 5.6100.4 4



Lot51

CALVING EASE: Top 3% GridMaster index built from high percentile ranks in both weaning and marbling.

1SLC FIRE DOG 904 5151MPPA: AOD:

5L FOREVER FIRE 1186-674W

MRR T074

5L TURNPIKE 735-7507 5L FIREFLY 954-1186 LCC TOP DOG A045L DFR HEAVENLY L008

Bull #1684754 23-Mar-14 1B 99.9%


88 101 643 93 1053 91 2.62 90 3.82 91 12.8 100 0.29 75 5.8

*

102.9 7 HB GM CED BW WW YW MILK ME HPG CEM STAY MARB YG CW REA 128 54 3 0.5 69 95 18 3 14 9 9 0.70 0.35 27 -0.29 31% 3% 57% 82% 13% 36% 72% 60% 4% 5% 77% 10% 99% 31% 99%

CALVING EASE: Top 1% calving ease Heifer Bull – that is also top 1% HerdBuilder - and 50 lots deep in the sale order.


LJC MERLIN 937Z

LJC COLT CHARM 221

LJC MERLIN T179 TR CARRIE WT937 TR COLT 45 UT806 LJC NEBULA CHARM 946

Bull #1686936 23-Feb-14 1A 100%


71 97 675 100 1022 88 2.16 71 3.05 78 12.2 96 0.20 58 4.1

*****



CALVING EASE:

LJC LOADED 259B 5454MPPA: AOD:

MUSHRUSH LOADED CD Y132

LJC VALENTINE OPAL 259

MUSHRUSH LOCK ‘N’ LOAD U213 MUSHRUSH PRIMROSE CT W138 BUF CRK VALENTINE T146 LJC OPAL 731

Bull #1686965 18-Mar-14 1A 100%


74 100 689 102 1114 96 2.65 87 3.37 86 13.7 108 0.30 88 4.0

*****


CALVING EASE: Best 1% Calving Ease bull born unassisted from a fi rst calf heifer. 260B proves a heifer bull can still have shape and thickness.



LJC VALENTINE JAN 260

MUSHRUSH LOCK ‘N’ LOAD U213 MUSHRUSH PRIMROSE CT W138 BUF CRK VALENTINE T146 LJC JAN 735

Bull #1686966 18-Mar-14 1A 100%


65 88 672 100 1149 99 2.97 98 3.84 98 12.3 97 0.36 107 5.0

*****


CALVING EASE:



LJC COLT CRYSTAL 211

MUSHRUSH LOCK ‘N’ LOAD U213 MUSHRUSH PRIMROSE CT W138 TR COLT 45 UT806 LJC CRYSTAL 327

Bull #1686931 12-Mar-14 1A 100%


77 105 710 105 1256 109 3.41 113 3.90 100 12.9 102 0.46 135 5.9

****



CALVING EASE:



LJC COCKLEBURR 307

BECKTON NEBULA U206 V3 BKT PINE MARIE U621 NB BFCK CHEROKEE CNYN 4912 LJC LC 086 08

Bull #1686764 20-Mar-14 1A 100%


83 100 789 112 1236 104 2.78 91 3.85 95 14.0 105 0.39 102 5.0

***


CALVING EASE:



LJC LANELLE 417

BECKTON NEBULA U206 V3 BKT PINE MARIE U621 NB BECKTON LANCER F442 T LJC REBEL CARRIE 129

Bull #1686773 1-Mar-14 1A 100%


96 115 750 106 1228 103 2.97 98 3.82 95 12.2 91 0.27 71 5.0

**


CALVING EASE:



LJC JADA 149

BECKTON NEBULA U206 V3 BKT PINE MARIE U621 NB BUF CRK VALENTINE T146 LJC JADE 442

Bull #1686914 13-Mar-14 1A 100%


90 111 757 107 1212 102 2.84 93 3.76 93 13.6 102 0.33 86 5.3

***



Lot 57

CALVING EASE:


T ROB LOW 037

1SLC KARI U05

LOOSLI 329 KINGS ROBBIE 113 MRR GOLD ROBBER 17SA GHR KARI S28

Bull #1684756 8-Mar-14 1B 99.9%


83 96 679 98 1153 100 3.02 103 4.05 96 12.6 98 0.31 80 6.196.8 6

HB GM CED BW WW YW MILK ME HPG CEM STAY MARB YG CW REA 104 49 -1 1.0 58 88 31 6 11 7 12 0.17 0.19 24 -0.13 60% 76% 91% 87% 46% 52% 1% 85% 29% 15% 42% 94% 96% 39% 92%

CALVING EASE:



LJC LANORE 610

BECKTON NEBULA U206 V3 BKT PINE MARIE U621 NB BECKTON LANCER F442 T LJC CRYSTAL 327

Bull #1686795 21-Mar-14 1A 100%


84 100 683 97 1137 96 2.84 93 3.41 84 11.7 87 0.30 78 5.0

***



CALVING EASE:


T ROB LOW 037

MISS ROBBIE 053

LOOSLI 329 KINGS ROBBIE 113 RDD CHEROKEE CANYON 010R MISS ROBIN 569

Bull #1684770 5-Mar-14 1A 100%


70 657 1077 2.62 3.66 12.0 0.28 4.8108.3 4


CALVING EASE:



LJC LEGACY CLEO 233

HXC CONQUEST 4405P 949 1KCC LJC LEGACY 467W LJC CLEO 049

Bull #1686942 1-Mar-14 1B 99.3%


87 113 730 108 1193 103 2.95 97 3.56 91 12.4 98 0.37 109 5.3

**


CALVING EASE:


T ROB LOW 037

1SLC POPPY SEED 129

LOOSLI 329 KINGS ROBBIE 113 LOOSLI 329 POPPY SEED

Bull #1684775 27-Mar-14 1B 99.9%


88 105 759 110 1268 110 3.23 111 3.91 93 11.3 88 0.41 107 6.3104.6 3



CALVING EASE:



LJC NEVIS 243

HXC CONQUEST 4405P 949 1KCC BECKTON NEBULA R367 LJC ALOHA 962

Bull #1686950 27-Feb-14 1B 99.9%


71 95 637 95 1113 96 3.03 100 4.88 125 10.5 83 0.48 143 5.0

*****


CALVING EASE:



LJC CALLA 213

HXC CONQUEST 4405P 949 1KCC TR COLT 45 UT806 LJC CERI 608

Bull #1686932 25-Feb-14 1B 99.8%


67 90 668 99 1118 97 2.86 94 3.02 77 12.9 102 0.31 92 5.0

*****


CALVING EASE: This bull starts another string of good heifer bulls.



LJC MISS EXCALIBER 637

HXC CONQUEST 4405P 949 1KCC LJC EXCALIBER N26 LJC MISS LOGAN 214

Bull #1686799 26-Feb-14 1B 96.9%


84 96 693 98 1132 95 2.81 92 3.33 82 13.7 103 0.34 90 5.6

*****



CALVING EASE:


LJC LEGACY 467W

LJC TIFFANY 537

BROWN LONESTAR S7279 LJC BOWIE 467 TR JULIAN LT142 LJC CHERI 302

Bull #1686790 5-Mar-14 1B 99.8%


78 90 650 92 1065 89 2.65 87 3.47 86 13.3 100 0.43 113 5.0

*****


CALVING EASE:



LJC AVIS 208

BUF CRK THE RIGHT KIND U199 MISS LL PACKER 005 BROWN AFFIRMED W7691 LJC MITZI 918

Bull #1686929 26-Feb-14 1B 99.6%


74 98 683 101 1163 101 3.05 101 4.71 121 13.5 107 0.37 110 4.7

****


CALVING EASE:


LJC LEGACY 467W

LJC LORNA 224

BROWN LONESTAR S7279 LJC BOWIE 467 BECKTON LANCER F442 T LJC HB PENNY 605

Bull #1686761 10-Mar-14 1A 100%


79 95 740 105 1183 99 2.76 91 3.47 86 13.1 98 0.37 98 5.5

*****



CALVING EASE:



LJC NORMA 139

BUF CRK THE RIGHT KIND U199 MISS LL PACKER 005 SCHULER NONE WIDER J068 CROWN C HOBO 1961-5359

Bull #1686756 13-Mar-14 1B 99.8%


82 96 679 96 1156 97 3.03 100 3.96 98 11.8 88 0.40 104 5.6

****


CALVING EASE:


LJC MERLIN T179

LJC LASER 419

LJC MISSION STATEMENT P27 BUF CRK REDPRIDE N179 BECKTON LANCER F442 T LJC LOGAN E56 945

Bull #1686774 26-Feb-14 1A 100%


80 96 700 99 1165 98 2.89 95 3.52 87 12.9 97 0.38 101 5.2

****


CALVING EASE:



LJC JADE 442

BUF CRK THE RIGHT KIND U199 MISS LL PACKER 005 LJC JUSTICE M04 LJC LOGAN 509 909

Bull #1686778 10-Mar-14 1A 100%


88 106 718 102 1170 98 2.81 92 4.27 106 14.3 107 0.44 116 5.3

**



Lot71

CALVING EASE:


LJC LANCER 806

LJC PRIDE 717

BECKTON LANCER T A664 LJC HB LIZZIE 606 LJC PAWNEE CANYON P4 LJC JULIANNE 434

Bull #1686811 3-Mar-14 1B 99.9%


72 83 668 95 1104 93 2.78 91 4.83 119 11.1 83 0.34 89 5.3

****


CALVING EASE:


LJC MERLIN T179

LJC MAMBO 134

LJC MISSION STATEMENT P27 BUF CRK REDPRIDE N179 BECKTON NEBULA M045 PVRA RAMBO ANN 116

Bull #1686904 4-Mar-14 1A 100%


72 89 683 97 1181 99 3.11 102 4.21 104 12.5 94 0.50 132 5.0

****



40 PRO-COW OPEN HEIFERSThese are an excellent set of replacement heifers with built in heterosis and ready to go to work for you. They come from long-time Croissant customers whose bull selection has focused on cowherd building traits while maintaining pressure on carcass merit. We have had the pleasure to feed calves from these operations over the years and THEY ARE TOP QUALITY.

We have sorted these heifers into 3 uniform groups to maximize your opportunity for success under your management and environment.

Lot 200 - 12 fead of power Red Angus heifers.

Lot 201 - 15 head of moderate maternal Red Angus heifers.

Lot 202 - 13 head of moderate maternal heifers sired by Red Sim-Angus bulls out of Red Angus cows.

These are outstanding heifers; they will be ready to breed and go to work for you.

There will be a supplemental sheet sale day with average weights of each group.


CROISSANT REFERENCE SIRES

A grandson of Nebula P707on both sides.Our ranch name for him is “NEXUS.” His calves exhibit great muscle expression, strong tops and deep chests. Daughters

are moderate with good structure, level udders with small teats and are good mothers. An all-around herd sire for our program!

BECKTON NEBULA X038 N4 NXNX

MPPA:

BECKTON NEBULA U206 V3

BKT PINE MARIE U621 NB

BECKTON NEBULA P P707 BECKTON MINERVA J615 VG BECKTON NEBULA P P707 BKT PINE MARIE P475 LN

Reference Sire #1383395 16-Feb-10 1A 100%

RatioBW205 Adj365 AdjGain%IMFREAFatFrame

64 111 566 103 1104 108 3.36 113 2.91 80 12.8 113 0.22 79

95.3 HB GM CED BW WW YW MILK ME HPG CEM STAY MARB YG CW REA 192 51 8 -2.6 76 120 11 4 11 -1 21 0.24 0.00 37 0.16 4% 38% 26% 34% 9% 10% 90% 66% 42% 89% 1% 82% 37% 15% 42%

LJC LANCER 806 LCLC

MPPA:

BECKTON LANCER T A664

LJC HB LIZZIE 606

BECKTON LANCER 9380 BECKTON COCA 9119 TJ LCC HEAVEN OR BUST1000B LJC HEAVENLY QUEEN BEE



71 97 703 109 1210 109 3.17 110

104.8 HB GM CED BW WW YW MILK ME HPG CEM STAY MARB YG CW REA 103 55 5 -3.2 69 119 12 14 6 3 11 1.02 0.08 37 0.13 54% 5% 40% 26% 22% 10% 88% 98% 91% 65% 42% 4% 64% 16% 46%

NX


MR

A sire from our program and the next generation Mission Statement genetics. He has proven his balance and exceptional EPDs in many programs and has been our

anchor herd sire. He stamps his progeny with capacity and muscle and is frame neutral in our program.

LJC MERLIN T179 MRMR

MPPA:

LJC MISSION STATEMENT P27

BUF CRK REDPRIDE N179

LJC LANCER 806 LJC HANNAH 106 BECKTON JULIAN GG B571 BUF CRK REDPRIDE 6089



76 85 767 106 1242 107 2.97 109 3.38 87 13.8 110 0.28 97 98.8


His fi rst calf crop is represented in this sale. He is defi nitely calving ease and low birth weight. SEMEN AVAILABLE.

LJC MERLIN 937Z MCMC

MPPA:

LJC MERLIN T179

TR CARRIE WT937

LJC MISSION STATEMENT P27 BUF CRK REDPRIDE N179 TR NEBULA TT779 TR CARRIE TT735

Reference Sire #1535025 7-Mar-12 1A 100%


73 88 700 98 1259 103 3.49 110 6.02 135 13.1 100 0.34 110 5.3101.1

HB GM CED BW WW YW MILK ME HPG CEM STAY MARB YG CW REA 192 54 16 -6.7 55 94 24 6 11 5 17 0.70 0.02 16 0.31 2% 4% 1% 1% 58% 42% 20% 78% 41% 44% 2% 11% 46% 64% 17%

40 Croissant RedAngusAF

An Affi rmed son with a LJC Lancer 806 dam. He is a top marbling sire that puts thickness and capacity in his calves. He tends to moderate frame. SEMEN AVAILABLE.

BROWN AFFIRMED W7691 AFAF

MPPA:

BROWN-CBAR AFFIRMED P7081

BROWN MS L806 T7655

BFCK CHEROKEE CNYN 4912 BROWN MS ABIGRACE L7730 LJC LANCER 806 BROWN MS VACATION P7895

Reference Sire #1331475 8-Jan-09 1A 100%


52 77 545 95 795 95 1.56 96 3.32 133 10.0 109 0.04 93 3.097.7

HB GM CED BW WW YW MILK ME HPG CEM STAY MARB YG CW REA 144 57 5 -6.0 58 74 17 -1 14 -1 12 1.24 -0.07 5 0.04 20% 1% 40% 7% 51% 76% 69% 32% 10% 89% 33% 2% 16% 84% 59%

LOOSLI RIGHT KIND 205 RKRK

MPPA:

BUF CRK THE RIGHT KIND U199

MISS LL PACKER 005

BUF CRK LANCER R017 BUF CRK SHOSHONE R353 MESSMER PACKER S008 LOOSLI SIGNATURE 824

Reference Sire #1523153 17-Jan-12 1A 100%


70 92 689 106 1168 102 2.99 96 4.71 136 14.6 102 0.41 206



JD

KCC PINNACLE 949-109 PIPI

MPPA:

HXC CONQUEST 4405P

949 1KCC

BECKTON JULIAN GG B571 HXC ELLIE MAY MA638 LCC RIBEYE A133L 1KCC 630



60 89 725 123 1239 110 3.21 95 3.98 131 12.7 106 0.27 138 4.8107.3

HB GM CED BW WW YW MILK ME HPG CEM STAY MARB YG CW REA 119 54 11 -6.4 56 87 27 5 5 -1 12 0.67 0.07 12 0.17 40% 6% 12% 5% 56% 57% 16% 73% 95% 89% 38% 20% 61% 73% 41%

CHOAT JED X13 JDJD

MPPA:

MESSMER JED V510

CHOAT LARKABA 813

BECKTON JULIAN GG B571 MESSMER GINNIE 9862 5L BLAZIN RED 1354-6166 CHOAT LARKABA S670



68 97 556 106

100.0 HB GM CED BW WW YW MILK ME HPG CEM STAY MARB YG CW REA 119 48 7 -3.2 57 90 22 2 13 5 11 -0.05 -0.02 19 0.22 41% 80% 30% 27% 54% 51% 41% 49% 16% 47% 40% 98% 30% 57% 34%


High marbling with solid maternals and out of one of our top cows.

LJC LEGACY 467W LGLG

MPPA:

BROWN LONESTAR S7279

LJC BOWIE 467

LJC LANCER 806 LCC SEREOLA NA449 BASIN HOBO 79E LJC LM QUEEN 704



82 96 749 110 1238 105 3.06 99 4.30 106 13.5 103 0.47 134

104.6 HB GM CED BW WW YW MILK ME HPG CEM STAY MARB YG CW REA 168 54 9 -4.6 56 84 20 7 9 11 14 0.61 0.22 13 -0.35 10% 7% 19% 13% 56% 61% 52% 82% 64% 7% 14% 26% 93% 71% 96%

MUSHRUSH LOADED CD Y132 LLLL

MPPA:

MUSHRUSH LOCK ‘N’ LOAD U213

MUSHRUSH PRIMROSE CT W138

BUF CRK LANCER R017 MUSHRUSH PRIMROSE MM R213 BECKTON CODY T085 K2 MUSHRUSH PRIMROSE WR R376



67 92 612 102 1068 99 2.84 95 4.43 130 12.6 97 0.27 107


1SLC SAKIC 217 SKSK

MPPA:

RED SIX MILE SAKIC 832S

MISS MARIA 912

RED SIX MILE AVIATOR 217P RED SIX MILE SIERA 257P LOOSLI 329 MISS MARIA INTENSE



82 99 723 105 5.26 111 12.1 87 0.31 85

104.6 HB GM CED BW WW YW MILK ME HPG CEM STAY MARB YG CW REA 95 51 2 -0.4 67 97 27 6 9 12 8 0.41 0.11 27 -0.34 67% 29% 63% 65% 20% 34% 10% 77% 71% 2% 85% 53% 80% 33% 99%


BAST FAT TONY 101 FTFT

MPPA:

RED NORTHLINE FAT TONY 605U

BAST BRAYDEN 333

RED SVR GANGSTER 14S RED NORTHLINE RUBY 0305N LMAN KING ROB 8621 JKG DANIKA COY D410



82 100 709 103 3.26 97 12.9 98 0.26 116

100.7 HB GM CED BW WW YW MILK ME HPG CEM STAY MARB YG CW REA 89 48 7 -3.7 35 60 28 -2 7 5 9 0.30 -0.04 1 0.20 73% 84% 23% 14% 97% 93% 7% 26% 88% 44% 75% 77% 22% 93% 31%

5L FOREVER FIRE 1186-674W FFFF

MPPA:

5L TURNPIKE 735-7507

5L FIREFLY 954-1186

5L DESTINATION 893-6215 5L ROXIE 123-735 5L FOREVER GRAND 5834 5L FIREFLY 317-954

Reference Sire #1329697 25-Apr-09 1A 100%


85 108 550 94 939 101 2.43 114


T ROB LOW 037 RLRL

MPPA:

LOOSLI 329

KINGS ROBBIE 113

LEACHMAN ROB LOW 1115G MISS LL GRANITE 724 BAST KING AND I MISS RAMBUS 820



81 99 880 128 3.86 109 15.5 106 0.31 108

105.1 HB GM CED BW WW YW MILK ME HPG CEM STAY MARB YG CW REA 51 48 0 1.1 54 87 29 5 9 4 7 0.26 0.08 24 -0.11 98% 89% 81% 88% 61% 55% 6% 74% 79% 57% 94% 84% 70% 43% 85%


DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM: The bulls were developed on the ranch. After weaning the bulls are grazed out on pasture for a month and then fed a high quality roughage ration with a vitamin-mineral supplement to gain 3.25 lb/day on average. The bulls are kept in a large dry pen, which gives plenty of exercise. We do not target 1,300 or 1,400 lb. yearling weights. The development program is designed for the bulls to make their own way on the range and hold up to the rigors of their fi rst breeding season.

NO BULLS HAVE BEEN PRE-SOLD OR HELD BACK.

If you are in the market for Red Angus Bulls, we provide an excep-tional value for a high quality product.

You are welcome to come and evaluate our cattle prior to the sale. This allows more time for us to assist you with your selections. If you can’t make the sale, we can be reached at the numbers below and will be live on the internet at DVAuction.com. All bulls sold on the phone or internet come with a sight unseen guarantee.

YOU ARE WELCOME ANYTIME!

Your trust & confi dence in our cattle, our program, and us is appreci-ated and taken with the utmost sincerity. Larry & Jean – Kevin & Sallie

RANCH DIRECTIONS: We are located halfway between Sterling & Ft. Collins on Highway 14, then 5 miles north on Weld County Road 83. We have a sign pointing north at road 83’s intersection with Highway 14.

X – Croissant Red Angus Ranch | Ft. Collins WCR 83 Sterling | | | X ––––––––x –––––––– x ––– x –––––– x ––––– Hwy 14 –––– X | | | Ault Briggsdale New Raymer

CROISSANT RED ANGUS 970-656-354549316 WCR 83 970-590-4981 Larry’s cell BRIGGSDALE, CO 80611 970-222-6094 Kevin’s [email protected] 970-371-0214 Sallie’s cellwww.CroissantRedAngus.com

INTERNET VIEWING & BIDDING at DVAuction.com


OUR GOAL: Produce functional cattle for our short grass semi-arid environment and provide honest value and service to our customers.

OUR PROGRAM: Our program is founded on balanced trait se-lection using proven sires. We put the emphasis on Carcass, Main-tenance, and Reproductive traits including low birth weight and do not chase extreme growth. These traits add value through carcass quality, lower maintenance costs, increased longevity of the females, and reduced labor inputs with the added benefi t of the accompany-ing “convenience traits”. The growth traits do require extra inputs. We focus on fertile, easy handling females with mothering ability.

The cattle presented here are out of cows that are bred to work within our limited resources, producing calves that excel at weaning, perform in the feedyard and add value on the rail. We hold our females to a “no excuses” production criteria. If they can’t raise a calf every year in our environment they are culled from the herd.

PROGENY EVALUATION: The Red Angus breed was founded on progeny testing, and we believe in using all the tools available to increase selection accuracy. Calves from our cow herd stay on our ranch and are evaluated to end product, be it seedstock or feeder cattle.

Keeping contemporary groups of signifi cant size is one of the most important aspects of performance testing. We manage our cows to keep large contemporary groups. We use this large group data to select our replacements and bull candidates. After weaning, the groups are split into seedstock and feeder groups. The seedstock groups are evaluated with yearling weights, growth measurements, and ultrasound. The feeders all get yearling weights taken and the real carcass data is identifi ed back to both the sire and dam. All the bulls in the sale have had the RA80K, which produces the genomically enhanced EPDs. This improves the genetic predictability of the bulls and cow herd.

Check our website for the videos:CroissantRedAngus.com


HEALTH: The cow herd is vaccinated at Prebreeding time with PregGuard Gold FP 10. Precalving vaccinations are Vision 7, Clos-tridium Type A, Scour Bos 9, plus parasite control.

The heifers have had their branding, preconditioning, and weaning shots of 5 way BRD, Pasteurella, 7 -way Somnus, and a parasite control. They have had their Bangs vaccination, StayBred VL5, plus a Prebreeding exam & PregGuard Gold 10 FP. They are ready to breed!

Bulls are given the same calfhood vaccinations as the heifers, and recently a StayBred VL5. Dr. Shoemaker will Fertility Test all bulls and the results will be provided for each bull sold.

THEY ARE GUARANTEED BREEDERS & READY TO WORK!

CATALOG INFORMATION: All EPDs, including carcass, have been updated to refl ect the latest performance data including Ultra-sound and 80K DNA GENOMIC PANELS. Percentile rankings are listed below the EPD table. The measurement data with their in-herd performance ratios are listed in a table just to the right of the pedigree. Scrotal measurements will be on a supplement sheet avail-able sale day and posted on our website as soon as fertility testing is completed.

We present all the data on all the bulls to make your selection easier and more complete!

Sale day announcements will take precedence over the catalog information.

Extended pedigrees can be seen on the Red Angus website (RedAngus.org). Enter the Reg. # in the table accessed by the “Animal Search” button.

SELECTION: We do supply all the raw measurement data and in-herd performance ratios; but when making your selections, more reliance should be put on the EPDs. The EPDs have already factored in each animal’s performance ratios, including the carcass ultrasound data, and 80K panels. To aid in your interpretation and application of the RAAA EPDs, the Red Angus Association has published “Ranchers Guide to EPDs.” You can get a brochure by calling the Association (940-387-3502). This is an excellent source of information and is worth requesting a copy. Of course we will help you interpret any of the information in this catalog.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTSTyler Knode – Our auctioneer.

Dr. Wade Shoemaker – Semen testing bulls, health papers and general herd health program.

Ideal Video Productions – For excellent videos, web site postings and sale day broadcasting.

Family & friends –- Sale day brings neighbors & friends, kids & grand kids, mom, brothers & sisters, and nephews & nieces.

Harold Bertz, RAAA Director of Business Development – He will be here sale day to assist our customers and answer any and all questions regarding the Red Angus Association’s commitment to the commercial beef industry.

Greg Comstock – He has come on as a program marketing consultant. We will be working with Greg on future projects to help enhance value in your seedstock investment.

Tracey Koester of Cow Camp Promotions – She does an outstanding job on the catalog and our advertising program throughout the year.

Austin Fischer – He came to work for us this past fall He comes to us from Chico State in California and has been a valuable asset to us. Take time to meet Austin.

Last, but not least, our Great Loyal Customers!

Finding the right ones!

SALE DAY PHONE NUMBERS:(970) 590-4981 • (970) 222-6094 • (970) 301-3998

(970) 371-0214 • (804) 647-0127 • (816) 661-2289 • (435) 823-0829

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